Registered Nurse

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood; Armidale; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Parental leave

Job summary

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood in Armidale is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our donor centre team on a permanent part‑time basis. You will deliver exceptional donor care, perform donor screening and oversee the collection process while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will conduct pre-donation interviews, manage equipment, monitor donors post-donation and support the team in a patient‑focused, community environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent required.
• Current AHPRA registration mandatory.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interview potential donors to assess eligibility.
• Provide clinical oversight during blood collection and guide team members.
• Perform routine donor tests (blood pressure, haemoglobin).
• Set up and maintain collection equipment and needles.
• Monitor donors post-donation and rebook for next appointment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical supervision

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Job Description

• Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 48.00 hours per fortnight
• Varied shifts across a rotating roster - Tuesday - Friday
• Located at Armidale Donor Centre, New South Wales
• Salary starting from $41.83 per hour + Penalties + Super + Salary Packaging and more

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About The Role

Step into a rewarding role that directly impacts life-changing donations. Working with our generous donors, enjoy a more predictable, people-focused environment, with less hospital pressure and the chance to be a key part of the community.

As a Registered Nurse, you will bring your fantastic customer-facing skills and passion to deliver an exceptional service, while working together to ensure Australia’s supply of blood products.

A day in the centre could see you:

• Greet and interview potential donors to understand their eligibility and suitability to donate
• Provide clinical oversight and guide other team members in the blood collection process
• Complete routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Set up machines and collections equipment
• Insert and remove needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• Manage adverse donor reactions by providing instructions and physical assistance
• Monitor donors post-donation and assist them to rebook for their next donation

Our paid and flexible self‑paced training program has a balance between on‑the‑job practice and online class schedules to ensure that you are well supported. Besides having a real passion to deliver an exceptional donor experience, you’ll need to be able to:

• Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
• Frequently stand, walk and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
• Utilise your expertise having completed a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and hold a current AHPRA registration
• Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday, including weekends and afternoon shifts
• Have your own vehicle and driver's licence. If applicable

To view the current operational hours for this centre, please check here: Find a donor centre near you | Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

Benefits And Wellbeing

We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.

In Addition To Being a Part Of An Organisation That Is The Heartbeat Of The Nation, You Will Have Access To The Following

• Minimum 5 weeks annual leave (up to 6 weeks)
• Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for either parent
• Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
• Plus, many more!